1996 Independence Address by P M Edison James -
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Published on: 11/4/1996
Last Visited: 9/19/2000
Hon. C. J Chen - Special Envoy of President Lee Teng-hui of The Republic of China on Taiwan
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We acknowledge in a very special way the presence of : - the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, and the Honourable C. J. Chen, Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of China on Taiwan, who is here with us today as the special envoy of President Lee Teng-hui.
We are greatly honoured by the presence of these friends of Dominica, and we say to them may the good relations which exist between our countries continue to grow.We trust that you and your delegations enjoy our humble hospitality, and we ask you to join us in mind and heart as we celebrate our nationhood..
Through you, Vice Minister Chen, we send our very best wishes to President Lee Teng-hui and to the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan.I recall with great joy my visit to your country earlier this year.My delegation and I departed with a lasting impression of the progress your people have made over the years.